Best of Fons and Porter Tabletop Quilts


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Popular patterns from Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine present a wide sampling of quick-to-make table quilts organized by the seasons.




Best of Fons & Porter: Tabletop Quilts


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Whether you are looking for quick little quilting projects or home accessories that are loaded with charm and grace, this book is just what you need. Tabletop Quilts, Book 2, is an encore collection of favourite tabletop quilts from the editors of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. There are patchwork and appliqué toppers of all shapes and sizes, in traditional and modern styles, for all skill levels. Fons and Porter's trademarked Sew Easy lessons provide step-by-step photography and instructions to help with any special techniques involved.




Best of Fons and Porter: Favorite Quilts


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"25 personal quilts from Marianne Fons and Liz Porter"--Cover.




Best of Fons and Porter: Easy Quilts


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In today's busy world, easy quilts play an important role in making it possible for people to satisfy their passion for quilting. This big collection offers more than 30 quilts that can be made in a weekend or less, using the best patterns from Fons & Porter's Easy Quilts magazine. Simplified patchwork, larger blocks, strip-sets, and other shortcuts make it all possible without sacrificing beauty. While they are a perfect starting point for beginners, easy quilts also are a frequent choice for experienced quilters who enjoy a project that is quick to finish. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions. Some also feature extra help from Fons & Porter's popular Sew Easy lessons, which include step-by-step photography or diagrams.




Best of Fons and Porter: Quilt Lover's Gifts


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Quilters love to use their skills and their fabric stashes to make gifts for friends or family members, and this book supplies more than 55 versatile gift projects. There are mini quilts and wall quilts to showcase the quilter's skills or to celebrate the love of quilts.




Paper-pieced Quilts


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Collection of Fons and Porter's most popular foundation designs to challenge your piecing skills.




Quilts by the Calendar


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Four Centuries of Quilts


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An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals anything made on canvas. This landmark book, drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, highlights the splendor and craft of quilts with more than 300 superb color images and details. Fascinating essays by two noted scholars trace the evolution of quilting styles and trends as they relate to the social, political, and economic issues of their time. The collection includes quilts made by diverse religious and cultural groups over 400 years and across continents, from the Mediterranean, England, France, America, and Polynesia. The earliest quilts were made in India and the Mediterranean for export to the west and date to the late 16th century. Examples from 18th- to 20th-century America, many made by Amish and African-American quilters, reflect the multicultural nature of American society and include boldly colored and patterned worsteds and brilliant pieced and appliquéd works of art. Grand in scope and handsomely produced, Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection is sure to be one of the most useful and beloved references on quilts and quilting for years to come.




A Quilting Life


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“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf




Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from the Henry Ford


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Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, leading quilt authorities and hosts of Love of Quilting on public television join with the The Henry Ford to bring you this spectacular new book with 24 vintage quilts celebrating American quiltmaking. In this 208-page book youll find history, timeline, stories and artistry of original quilts that represent the ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation of American quiltmakers. The 24 selected projects feature red and white quilts, Susan McCord quilts, log cabin quilts, applique quilts and patchwork quilts inspired by antique quilts from the archives of The Henry Ford. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns from Fons and Porter for making replicas of historic quilts. In addition to quilt projects, youll also find a feature essay and gallery section devoted to the impressive quilt collection of internationally-known nineteen-century quilting genius Susan McCord at The Henry Ford. 24 quilt projects for making replicas of historic quilts Special essay on A Century of Quilting Genius 1825-1925 Complete step-by-step instructions and full-size patterns Sew Easy techniques from Fons and Porter The Susan McCord collection from The Henry Ford